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S462 FSC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 95,401 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion at rear chassis (rear axle area)

Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,976 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Above Axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some wear to nearside door hinges, though not impeding operation of door.

Some wear to offside door hinges, though not impeding operation of door.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 93,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outrigger (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,320 miles

Nearside Front swivel slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 91,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking breather hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis behind fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central upper axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn central upper axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front swivel slight oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,685 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint starting to leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion started on rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,601 miles

n/s front swivel joint slight oil leakage

rear axle upper ball joint dust rubber perished

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,675 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,412 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,493 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,011 miles

slight movement in n/s/r lower shocker bush

slight movement in the front steering shock absorber

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,492 miles

N/S/F SWIVEL JOINTS STARTING TO WEEP

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSHES

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,533 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,520 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect other brake pipes due to being covered in grease

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005
Fail 22 Jun 2005 21,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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S462 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S462 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S462 FSC registered?

S462 FSC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S462 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S462 FSC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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